Description
Braided Brioche Bread is a rich, buttery, soft French loaf with a golden crust and tender crumb. This elegant braided bread is perfect for brunch, holidays, or enjoying warm with butter and jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (180g) whole milk, warm (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon (9g) instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature (3 for dough, 1 for egg wash)
- 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened and cubed
- 1 tablespoon honey or extra sugar
- Poppy or sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a stand mixer bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add 3 eggs and whisk until combined.
- Add flour and salt. Mix with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add softened butter a few cubes at a time. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky.
- Transfer to a greased bowl. Cover and rise 1.5–2 hours until doubled.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes–overnight for easier braiding.
- Divide into 3 equal portions. Roll into 12–14 inch ropes, braid gently, and pinch ends.
- Place on a parchment-lined sheet or greased loaf pan. Rise 45–60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush with beaten egg, add seeds if desired, and bake 25–30 minutes until golden or 190°F inside.
- Cool 20–30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg